The Daily Bruin

The long-awaited grand opening of the Hadlock Student Center is today (Wednesday) from 3 to 6 p.m. We will have games and giveaways going on all afternoon, and you don’t want to miss out!

We will begin normal operating hours on Thursday, Sept. 20. If you haven’t already, please take a few moments to complete the required liability form and review the facility policies.

We are so excited to share this beautiful new facility with the campus community and help you find your fit!

Contact Rob Simpson (simpsonr@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Are you interested in joining the debate team but aren’t quite sure what you’re getting into? Come to the informational meeting tonight (Wednesday) from 6 to 7 p.m. in Minthorn 200. You will get to meet coach Shannon Scott and the current team, learn more about the different events that we compete in, and ask any questions that you may have.

And yes, of course, pizza will be provided. We hope to see you all there. If you have any questions, please email georgefoxforensics@gmail.com.

How did you like Fox Jam? Did you not go? Let us know what you thought in this quick three-question survey!

Fox Jam Survey

Join us from 3 to 3:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday) for a welcome reception for all the new employees who joined George Fox in August and September. This welcome celebration will precede the all-employee meeting in Canyon Commons.

You’re invited to come hear from Rob Langstaff at the next College of Business Industry Insiders tomorrow (Thursday) from 11 to 11:50 a.m. in Canyon Commons 102.

For the last two years, Rob has been the VP of international business for KEEN Footwear. He brought with him rich experiences and deep knowledge after spending 17 years at Adidas in Germany and Japan, and another two years leading the Brooks Running Brand in the Asia-Pacific and Latin American markets.

A free lunch is provided if you RSVP. You can RSVP here. Contact Colleen Sump (csump@georgefox.edu) for more information.

If you require your students to write in APA formatting, remind them to join the Academic Resource Center for an APA workshop with professor Sue O’Donnell on Thursday, Sept. 27, from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Students will learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style and more.

Questions? Contact Maddie Lowen (mlowen@georgefox.edu).

Join the Academic Resource Center for an APA workshop with professor Sue O’Donnell on Thursday, Sept. 27, from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m. in Hoover 105.

Learn the details of APA style, including formatting, citations, references, writing style and more.

Questions? Contact Maddie Lowen (mlowen@georgefox.edu).

All are welcome to the Third Culture Kids (TCK) meeting at the International Resource Center (1110 E. Sheridan St.) tonight (Wednesday) from 8 to 9 p.m. We will have food and games, so come prepared to have a great time!

TCK  is a community for missionary kids, anyone who grew up in another culture, or for anyone interested in missions looking for a community. Throughout the year, we will have panels, movies, spoken words and opportunities to simply hang out and relax together.

Questions? Contact Gwen Thomas (gthomas17@georgefox.edu).

Are you interested in climbing and learning about the wall that is part of the Hadlock Student Center? Swing by during the grand opening today (Wednesday) from 3 to 6 p.m. to participate in a climbing wall orientation. These will run every half hour starting at 3 p.m. to help familiarize the George Fox community with how to utilize this space. Anyone who wants to climb or boulder in the student center will need to go through an orientation before climbing.

If you can’t make it during the grand opening, consider signing up for one of the orientation or belay classes through IMLeagues under the Fitness section. Classes will primarily be offered during climbing wall hours: Monday through Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, 3 to 6 p.m.

Contact Emma Jorgensen (ejorgensen16@georgefox.edu) or Keith Schneider (kschneid@georgefox.edu) with any questions.

Join us in celebration to bid bon voyage to Terri Crawford after 25 years of service as a financial aid counselor, compassionately assisting students and families.

Plan to gather in the Stevens Center Atrium on Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.

Terri plans to begin her retirement by setting off with her husband to put some major miles on their RV and enjoy a much-deserved leisurely start to their mornings.

The custodial department is still looking for individuals interested in working with a team or individually in a variety of cleaning tasks, including bathrooms, classrooms, offices, lobbies and dorm floors.

If you have an extra two hours a day, Monday through Friday between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., contact us! Most positions work during those hours. The hourly wage is $10.75. You will receive individual training from your supervisor for your particular assigned area.

If interested, login to Handshake and search for “Custodial” or go to this link for our Placement Questionnaire. Fill out the form completely, giving us as much information as possible indicating any preference of your work schedule, assigned work area and/or supervisor. This will help us place you quicker. Print it off and either mail or deliver it to Plant Services at Box #6446 with a completed Student Application.

Copies of the Placement Questionnaire are also available in the Thomas Center. After we have reviewed your information and have assigned you to a specific area, you will be notified to come to the Thomas Center to sign an offer letter and complete any additional paperwork in order to start working.

If you have any questions, please email Dwayne Astleford (dastlefo@georgefox.edu).

Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Are worry and fear getting in the way? Sign up for “Facing the Real World: A Stress Management Class” offered by the Health and Counseling Center.

Beginning Thursday, Sept. 20,  and running for four weeks, you’ll learn strategies to manage and overcome your stress and anxiety. Space is limited to 15 people. Classes meet from 6 to 7 p.m. each week in the Health and Counseling Center’s classroom.

Call 503-554-2340 to sign up or for more details.

Are you interested in helping people? Have you ever considered a degree in social work? Social work is a profession for those with a desire to help people improve their lives.

If this sounds exciting to you, please stop by one of our info sessions to find out more about the major and about the many opportunities a degree in social work can provide! We will be hosting a morning session Thursday, Oct. 18, from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. in Stevens 109 (donuts will be served!), and an evening session from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Stevens 101 (pizza will be served!)

Faculty, please tell your students about this opportunity! Contact Kim Rapp (rappk@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Have you ever wanted to present your slam poetry? Original music? Stand-up comedy? Interpretive dance? Or anything in between?

Try it all at Cottage Open Mic this Saturday, Sept. 22! It’s a low-stakes way to try something new. Show up at 6:45 p.m. to fill in you slot, or 7 p.m. if you’d rather watch the fun.

Join us at the Coffee Cottage, 808 E Hancock St. Contact Araya Glancy (aglancy16@georgefox.edu) for more information.

Turnitin will be performing a scheduled maintenance update on Saturday, Sept. 22, and Turnitin services will be temporarily unavailable from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (PDT) that day.

For FoxTALE Assignments that are using Turnitin, students should not attempt to submit during the Turnitin maintenance update. Please submit the day before or after the update takes place.

All other FoxTALE services will operate as usual. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Contact the Service Desk with any questions: 503-554-2569 or servicedesk@georgefox.edu.

UNI Worship night is happening on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Red Hills Church (115 3rd St.). It will be the place to be, and you’ll regret it if you miss out! We’ll meet on the quad at 7 p.m. and walk over together.

Join us for a high-energy, super awesome worship night that brings in musicians from all over the world. In this first meeting, a singer from the church Mosaic in Los Angeles will join us. Come worship however you want, whether that be jumping around or just sitting and watching. The idea is to bring people together and celebrate what God has done and what God is doing.

Will will have food, drinks, community, and even a DJ! Bring someone with you. God is gonna move!

You can follow uni.gfu on Instagram for updates. If you want to get involved musically, DM us at uni.gfu on Instagram.

Contact Nathan Brantingham (nbrantingham17@georgefox.edu) with questions.

The long-awaited grand opening of the Hadlock Student Center is Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 3 to 6 p.m. We will have games and giveaways going on all afternoon, and you don’t want to miss out!

We will begin normal operating hours on Thursday, Sept. 20. If you haven’t already, please take a few moments to complete the required liability form and review the facility policies.

We are so excited to share this beautiful new facility with the campus community and help you find your fit!

Contact Rob Simpson (simpsonr@georgefox.edu) for more information.

The physical therapy department is looking for volunteers to participate in a lab session on the shoulder. If you have a problem with your shoulder or upper arm, our lab is the place to be!

Our doctor of physical therapy second-year students, along with faculty members, will be performing examinations and giving you direction on how to take care of your condition. Volunteers are needed for either a one- or two-hour session beginning at 12:30 p.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Roberts Center.

Please email or call Linda Dallof at ldallof@georgefox.edu or 503-554-2451 to sign up. We hope you can join us!

Looking for a good book? Join one of our Diversity Book Discussion Groups, with Rebecca Hernandez, this fall. We’ll be reading and discussing Beyond Colorblind by Sarah Shin, in two separate sessions …

• Newberg Campus – Meets in Stevens 121 Thursdays from Sept. 27 through Oct. 18, from 10 to 11 a.m.
• Portland Center – Meets in PDS 290 Tuesdays on Oct. 2, Oct. 16, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Rebecca is also offering an additional discussion group on the Newberg campus for the book Waking Up White by Debby Irving. The session will meet in Stevens 121 on Fridays (Sept. 21, Sept. 28, Oct. 5 and Oct. 19) from 1 to 2 p.m.

Space is limited, so if you’re interested please sign up at this link.

The women of the George Fox community (staff, faculty and administrators, as well as female spouses) are invited to the Fall Ladies’ Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 2. Ruth Baker will be hosting this come-and-go event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Canyon Commons 101-102.

A short devotional and prayer will be at noon. Please come and meet the new women in our community, take advantage of this time to connect, and enjoy a delicious meal. There is no charge to attend.

Contact Michelle Dawson (mdawson@georgefox.edu) with questions.